International Students

Join an International Community at York

Take the first step on your journey as an international student in Canada.

Join a welcoming community of over 10,000 international students at York: a community of present and future change-makers like you, ready to make the world yours.

A Place to Call Home

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Canada: Best Country in the World

Canada was voted the best country in the world and #1 in quality of life (Best Countries Report, 2021)

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200+ Languages Spoken

50% of Toronto's population was born outside of Canada and over 200 languages are spoken.

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Toronto: #1 Safest City

Ranked the safest city in North America by The Economist, 2024

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175+ Countries Study at York

Meet students from around the world on York鈥檚 campuses

Support from the Start

We welcome your application, no matter where you are applying from or what your citizenship or country of residence is. We are familiar with education systems across the world and provide a variety of customized supports from application to graduation.

Pathway to Permanent Residence

Are you an international Francophone student interested in York? The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) is an initiative by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support French-speaking international students with a Pathway to Permanent Residence.聽

Next Steps for International Students

Ready to apply to York? Check out our website to get started and learn more about how to submit your application.

How to apply

Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.

When you apply to 草榴2024新地扯一二 as an International Student for Fall 2026, you鈥檒l automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500!

Explore scholarships

Direct-entry international students (applying from high school) starting at 草榴2024新地扯一二 in Fall 2026 will receive a . We鈥檙e ready to welcome you to your new home!

To make the immigration process as smooth as possible, we can help you with:

  • tips to submit a strong study permit application;
  • pre-arrival immigration guidance; and
  • advising resource to help you understand international student rights and responsibilities in Canada.

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Study permits and provincial attestation letters

Waiting on the status of your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)? Complete a and an international advisor will follow up with you.

Study permit next steps

International Students Share Their Journey to York

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

Giang, a psychology student from Vietnam, shares her experience moving to Canada and how she stays connected to her culture while at studying and working at York.

Student Highlight
Greatlove Bariboloka
Greatlove Bariboloka wanted to explore their interests and found the York Engineering Competition 鈥 an opportunity that helped them develop valuable skills for life after graduation.
Student Highlight
Haohan Gao
Learn how Haohan Gao, a fourth-year economics student, found community and support at York and shared his culture with others.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

From Singapore to Toronto, Ira has been able to explore her passion for dance and other student clubs while applying a unique global lens to her studies.

Student Highlight
Kobe Cargill
Kobe Cargill, an international student from Jamaica, went on a 鈥渃lub joining spree鈥 during his time at York to find new ways to get involved and make a difference in the university community.
STUDENT HIGHLIGHT

Nayan, an international student form India, shares how he combines his interests and passions with his studies at York.

Go Beyond The Classroom

Celebrate our international scholarship recipients

Meet international scholars honoured with some of York's most prestigious renewable awards for international students in 2024.

VIEW HONOUREES

York x Toronto Raptors

As the official university partners of the Toronto Raptors NBA team, we bring you exclusive networking opportunities and career development events. Don't just dream big, make it happen!

York International

York International is here to assist all international students, as well as domestic and international students who wish to study or work abroad. We look forward to welcoming you in person and answering your questions. Please make sure to visit us when you are on campus - we are here to help!

International Entrance Scholarships: Winter 2027

When you apply to 草榴2024新地扯一二 as an International Student for Winter 2027, you'll automatically be considered for an entrance scholarship on the basis of your final admission average. These scholarships recognize your academic achievements and range from $2,500 to $37,500!

Learn More

Read our international student blogs

Whether you鈥檙e preparing for your first year at York or are wondering what lies ahead, YU Blog has you covered. 

If you鈥檙e wondering how to get involved outside of class, where to go when you need academic support, how to manage a busy course load or just want to chat, York's peer mentors can help!

Connect with our recruiters

Onshore Canada and Sub Saharan Africa

Mercy Omenye
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: momenye@yorku.ca

Canada

Alice He
International Recruitment Officer
Email: alicehe@yorku.ca

l'Afrique Francophone

Rebecca Guei
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: rguei@yorku.ca

Anglophone Africa

Prince Ubani
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: princeu@yorku.ca

East and Southern Africa

Nancy Mwithi
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: nmwithi@yorku.ca

USA, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Oceania

Shuchita Husain
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: shhusain@yorku.ca

USA, Pakistan

Dahlia Younan
International Recruitment Officer
Email: dahliay@yorku.ca

South Asia

Rehab Sayed
Senior Recruitment Advisor 
Email: asksouthasia@yorku.ca

Southeast Asia

Thuy Nguyen
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: nthuy@yorku.ca

Caribbean, Eurasia and Middle East

Sunera Ali
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: suneraa@yorku.ca

Middle East and North Africa

Nema Reshamvala
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: nemar@yorku.ca

Canada, Central Asia, East Asia

Cecilia Cheng
Regional Recruitment Manager
Email: ccheng27@yorku.ca

Central America and East Asia

Rachel Luo
International Recruitment Officer
Email: rluo477@yorku.ca

Latin America

Daniela Atencia
International Recruitment Advisor
Email: datencia@yorku.ca

China

Mickey Ye
Senior Recruitment Advisor
Email: mye@yorku.ca

Caribbean, Europe and Central Asia

Namra Amrohi
International Recruitment Officer
Email: namrohi@yorku.ca

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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 6 - 7 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 30, 2026 12:30 - 2 p.m.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Wed, Nov 4, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 5, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 12, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Mon, Nov 16, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Tue, Nov 17, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2026 5 - 6 p.m.
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In-person tour of 草榴2024新地扯一二's vibrant Keele campus.
Glendon
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Mon, Nov 23, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Faculty of Science
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 12 - 1 p.m.
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Fri, Nov 27, 2026 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Fri, Nov 27, 2026 12:30 - 2 p.m.
In-person tour of 草榴2024新地扯一二's vibrant Keele campus.
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Tue, Dec 1, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Faculty of Science
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 5 - 6 p.m.
This session will highlight the $10,000 York Science Scholars Award (YSSA), the $10,000 Helen Freedhoff First-Year Award for Physics applicants, and the $25,000 Yavin Family International Science Student Scholarship for international applicants.
Faculty of Health
Wed, Dec 9, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Thu, Dec 10, 2026 4 - 5 p.m.
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Tue, Dec 15, 2026 2 - 3 p.m.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
Wed, Dec 16, 2026 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Jan 5, 2027 10 - 11 a.m.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Tue, Jan 19, 2027 8 - 9 a.m.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change
Wed, Jan 20, 2027 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) to explore the hands-on learning opportunities available to students throughout their degree.
Tue, Feb 2, 2027 8 - 9 a.m.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
Tue, Feb 16, 2027 2 - 3 p.m.
Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.
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Join York's international student recruitment officers for an information session to learn about our undergraduate programs, campuses, admissions, scholarships, and more! Both international high school and transfer students are welcome to this session.

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